HONOR MISSION
LTC Ken Barclay, US Army, Retired, WWII/Korea/Vietnam Veteran, Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Recipient, of Killeen, TX
The family of Lieutenant Colonel Ken Barclay has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
LTC Barclay was a veteran of WWII, serving with the 27th Infantry Division, 165th Regiment (the famed Fighting 69th) in combat in the Pacific Theater at Makin, Saipan, and ending the war as an acting platoon leader on Okinawa. He rejoined the Army in September, 1949, and served in Germany, Korea, Viet Nam, Okinawa, and Thailand. He served over ten years in US Army Special Forces including Company A, 77th Special Forces Group 1956-58; Headquarters, 5th Special Forces Group, Ft Bragg, 1962-66, during which time he served as J3 Briefing Officer in JUWTF Atlantic (the first Joint Unconventional Warfare Taskforce ever formed in the US Army) preparing for deployment to Cuba; TDY 1967-68 to Defense Language Institute, Monterrey, CA to study Thai; Commander Co A (battalion size), 1st Special Forces Group, Okinawa, 1967-69; Special Warfare School, Ft Bragg, 1969-70; and in 1971 commanded 46th Special Forces Augment Detachment in Thailand, principal trainer of the Royal Thai Army Division deployed to Viet Nam. Among his awards were the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and the usual service ribbons for military and overseas service. He was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Master Parachute Badge, Halo Parachute Badge, Ranger Tab, Jungle Warfare Patch, and was a Thai linguist. After thirty years of service, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1973. He was a member of many military associations; the American Legion Post 223, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9192, Veterans Corps 69th Regiment, and Chapter 77, Special Forces Association. His entire obituary may be found here: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/killeen-tx/kenneth-barclay-10252361
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 21
FUNERAL SERVICE
Staging Time: 1005
Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood St, KILLEEN, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/ykp5q6o)
Briefing: 1015
Flagline Establishment: 1025 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and depart quietly.
Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 SH 195, Killeen, TX 76542 (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme)
Setup & Briefing: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags, be briefed and await arrival of the procession.
WX: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME.
2. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army World War II, Korean War, Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star, Legion of Merit Recipient for his selfless service to our Great Nation.
